Books
Broken Rules of The Hunt
M.C.Paas
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Trigger Warnings
violence, criminals, death, torture, experimentation on humans
Wildcat, an elite criminal, becomes hunted by her own society when a Russian syndicate posts a large bounty for her head. Suddenly, she is dragged into a game of survival by Fox, a cunning rival torn between claiming the bounty and helping her. With enemies closing in, Wildcat must decide if she can trust the man who is capable of destroying her. A gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and danger, where love may cost her everything.
And Let Time Stand, Still – The Elemental Pentology: Five
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Alcohol use; blood and gore; epidemics; explicit content; family conflict; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; pregnancy / birth; sex; torture; violence; war
Zoya Iskralin is testing the boundaries of discovery. Testing how humans investigate cruelty and if her reckless games would be exposed. With increasing threats, Zoya is called home; her skills needed to assist her sisters, to protect the Compound, and to save the world. Katya’s endgame jeopardised by devastating loss. Will Katya’s sisters forgive her, once the truth is revealed?
Sempiternal – The Elemental Pentology: Four
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Alcohol use; blood and gore; drowning; epidemics; explicit content; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; pregnancy / birth; sex; torture; violence
Calina Iskralin is searching for evidence of the past. Searching for means to repair a broken world. With the release of a deadly virus, Calina must make a world-changing decision. A horrific sacrifice which will fuel the division between the two factions. Both sides harbouring lies and manipulating perception to gain advantage. The alliance devastated by loss, with war’s arrival bringing potential annihilation.
Torrefy – The Elemental Pentology: Three
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abuse / abusive relationship; alcohol use; blood and gore; explicit content; fire; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; sex; suicide; torture; violence; witchcraft
Levka Iskralin is seeking the source of a disturbance. To discover who is trying to bring forward the Goddess Katalecazo. To eradicate the potential for the truth of the Goddess being revealed, Levka must dismantle a coven, while also protecting her own identity. All while continuing to understand what impact the erasure of Katalecazo’s influence has had on the world. A world moving even closer to war.
Lacrymosa – The Elemental Pentology: Two
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; alcohol use; blood and gore; diets / eating disorders; drowning; infertility; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; sex; sexual abuse / assault; suicide; torture; violence
Talya Iskralin believes she is rebalancing humanity. She seeks out those who have caused harm to others and takes revenge on their behalf. While taking these actions, she sets in motion consequences which will impact those she loves. Not only will her actions increase the potential for war, but she had put her family in peril.
Alabaster – The Elemental Pentology: One
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Adoption; alcohol use; blood and gore; explicit content; gambling; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical assault; sex; suicide; torture; violence
Katya Iskralin has returned for revenge. She is fighting alone and must act without betraying her true self, her location, or the secrets hidden, sealed deep in her soul. Old enemies and newer threats pose a risk to the very world itself, with an old God believing Katya has returned for war.
The Forgotten Oath
Samantha Hickey
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Naomi is looking to escape a bad situation at home and decides to run away to the old family home in a little village in France. There, she finds more than just the family secret why they had abandoned it. Now she must help free her new friends from the curse that prevents them from leaving the old house before her father and the fiance she didn’t want come looking to bring her home.
Renewing the Arbors
Samantha Hickey
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
To save his apprentice and the half fairy under his care, Declan has sacrificed himself to the druid’s ancient demon enemies. In this coming of age story, Alia and Galvin must keep one step ahead of those demons and the fairy soldiers after Galvin to rescue Declan and the Groves, all while figuring out how to use their new abilities.
Shadow’s Light
Sylvie Helstaff
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Trigger Warnings
adult content, explicit sexual situations, stalking, discussion of past domestic violence, description of panic attacks/ptsd, and violence
Ghosts and creatures never scared Zori, not when she’s seen what monsters humans can be. So when she bought a house with a reputation more haunted than her nightmares, she wasn’t worried about who or what came with it. When the strange new human moved into his house, the Shadow wanted her gone, the same as all the rest. But when he sees how haunted she already is, he can’t but want to know why. Two very unlikely housemates who just might hold the keys to setting each other free.
The Billionaire’s Curvy Match
Sonia Rompoti
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Grace Mitchell never expected to fall for the billionaire single dad she was sent to investigate. Ethan Reed has spent years protecting his heart, but Grace shakes his world in ways he never saw coming. When secrets come to light, love is put to the ultimate test. Will their passion survive the truth, or will their Valentine’s match be over before it begins?
The Queen Rises
Kristen Cipriano
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Trigger Warnings
violence, hand-to-hand combat, drowning, death, suicide, elements of war and battle, attempted rape, graphic language, alcohol use, sexual activities
In a dystopian Elven Kingdom where by law females can no longer have magic, Fiana gets caught doing something illegal by the worst male she can imagine. It’s a high stakes game of cat and mouse that leads to several unexpected consequences: life or death, betrayal and romance, and getting tangled in a web of secrets that makes it difficult to know who to trust. But the secrets aren’t all bad… in fact there may be potential to overthrow the King and restore magic back to the female elves.
Mr. Darcy’s Complex Courtship
Kelly Miller
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Would Mr. Darcy sacrifice his legacy for love?
Following a heartfelt and enlightening discussion with Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth judges him anew. In time, her regard for him improves. But Darcy’s aunt Lady Catherine maintains she has the means to take Pemberley away from Darcy. Could this outrageous assertion be true?
In this Regency variation of Pride & Prejudice, shocking developments and unforeseen obstacles combine to drive Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy apart. Will they overcome these impediments?
Blaze of Glory
Blye Donovan
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Trigger Warnings
This book contains profanity and on-page intimate scenes. There is also mention of and talking about toxic relationships. Last disclaimer: (clears throat) No animals were harmed in the making of this book . . . even those sporting antlers.
Fighting raging wildfires? No problem. Fighting for Braylin’s heart? Scarier than a burnover.
As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Braylin knows how to hold her own. But when a daring rescue puts her in the path of hotshot firefighter Noah “Blaze” Layne, she may have met her match. Sparks fly between the two, then an accident leaves them stranded and fighting for their lives. Can Blaze convince Braylin to trust him? Or will forces outside their control change everything?
The Siren’s Storm-The Burkes Series Book 2
Alexandra Burnett
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Trigger Warnings
Level 3-4 spice during romantic scenes
Continuing the Burkes series, a confident and empowered attorney is reluctantly bound to the brooding and stoic ex-Marine when a series of near fatal accidents befall her. To discover the culprit behind the attempts on her life, the unlikely pair must work together. Tempers and passion ignite, and despite their denial, it seems opposites do attract. With danger lurking in the shadows, which will prove more costly, confronting the killer or their feelings for each other?
The Harvester-The Burkes Series Book 1
Alexandra Burnett
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Trigger Warnings
spice, kidnapping, off-screen murder
In this thriller, Burnett captures us with a story about a young cafe owner who finds herself at the heart of a murder investigation and bound to the sexy homicide detective in charge of the case, neither of which she’d care to be. However, her cooperation is paramount to solving the crimes and putting an end to the killer’s reign of terror, regardless of the greatest danger–losing her heart. Who will be the one to steal it, the charming and seductive detective… or the Harvester?
Astral Rise of the Wolves
Alexandra Lang
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Trigger Warnings
graphic violence, sexual content, highly suggestive language for sexual abuse and other sensitive topics. Please take caution and consider your own personal mental health before making the decision to read this story.
Amethyst is in college and thought her biggest challenge in life would be graduating. Amy gets news of a long lost family member and with her best friend, they make a road trip to go get answers. Soon Amy and Charlotte find themselves thrust into a world of magic, and Amy discovers she is a witch. Amy has her awakening and accepts her magic becoming the most powerful witch in history. With this power comes some serious challenges but she’s ready to face it as long as she has her bestie.
The Menagerie
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; bestiality; dubious consent; drug use; incest; infidelity; manipulation; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sex / sexual abuse / sexual assault; spiders / suicidal ideation; torture; violence
From the opening short story to the final poem, The Menagerie combines varied themes and genres which explore darker experiences with an empowering message of hope. This anthology is a cohesive combination of 55 tales delivering strength.
No matter how hollow you may feel inside. This is a series of creative interpretations of how survival can be brutal, can be beautiful, and can lead you to the brink of destruction before escape is found.
Veins of Sapphire, Hearts of Steel
A.K. Neane
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Trigger Warnings
Explicit content includes: sex, sexual assault, gore, violence, self-harm, descriptions of mental health symptoms, and death. For a detailed list, check the book insert or visit the website.
In a world divided by power and magic, two princesses—one arranged alliance—are bound by fate and a love that could change everything.
Vale Born
Lorin Petrazilka
Category
Trigger Warnings
moderate On the Page spice and foul language
Desperate to find her missing best friend Josie, Lily’s hope is renewed when she picks up Josie’s trail in a mystical world. A chance meeting with a charming Fae turns into a fight for survival, as Lily becomes embroiled in a deadly conflict between warring Fae factions. She makes a deal with a lethally attractive male, navigating treacherous enemies as she endeavors to track down her friend. Lily must overcome her trauma and embrace her destiny as Vale Born to survive the dangers of Alternis.
The Con
Rachel Rosato
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Trigger Warnings
Mild violence, kidnapping, emotionally abusive relationships, substance abuse, severe depression, explicit language
Elsie and her friends are looking forward to letting loose at WyvernFest, a popular cosplay convention. After leaving a toxic relationship, Elsie is eager to have fun and feel like her old self again, but the group’s plans take an unexpected turn when the headlining celebrity guest — Elsie’s idol, Tamara Jenkins — fails to show up to her events. Unsure of whom they can trust, the group must work together to unravel the truth and bring Tamara home safely before it’s too late.
Barely Out Of Training-Back to the Races
Cara Biceffi
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
A sequel to Barely Out Of Training
Paige finds herself back in the world she tried to escape. Without her memory, she’s meeting the love of her life again, someone who might not be who she thinks he is. Paige believes that she’s diving back into her life with a fresh start, little does she know that her past will hunt her down. Dive into a dystopian world with two competing military agencies, organizing the underground scene of fighting, racing, and auto-theft.
Barely Out of Training
Cara Biceffi
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Damien, Mia, Paige. Three intertwined stories, pulled into a world of car races, fighting, secrets, friends, enemies and lovers. The story starts with Damien flying into a new country, barely knowing the language. His stepsister Mia is already connected with the underground world of car racing when Damien steps into the picture.
Paige, is the one that really draws you in with her interesting past life of surviving through traumas shaping her into the chaotic person she is throughout this book.
The Broken Wife
Kay Elem
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Trigger Warnings
Death of a family member, Adultery, Physical/Emotional Abuse, Childbirth(loss), Sexually Explicit Scenes, Gun/Drug Violence (brief mention)
Aileen remains haunted by the memory of her husband’s tragic death when years later a clue emerges, reigniting her trauma and plunging her into a dangerous path of secrets and lies.
Cooper is used to solving mysteries but never expects to become entangled in Aileen’s case. Neither can deny their growing attraction as they work together to uncover the truth. As secrets are revealed, both must tread carefully, for the answers they seek could destroy everything.
Hidden Agenda – The Hidden Series Book 2
Ria Alice and Jessica May
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Trigger Warnings
This story contains explicit sexual content, profanity and topics that some readers may find sensitive including: sexual harassment and mild violence
Verity Sloan lands her dream role in the film Accidentally in Love but unfortunately it is not the fairytale she anticipated, acting alongside Hollywood’s hottest bad boy: Axel Ford, tensions run high between their on-screen chemistry and off-screen animosity.
When Axel offers Verity a surprising proposal the pair are thrown into each other’s personal lives and chaos ensues. Will their fiery dynamic destroy the set or fuel the burning desire flourishing beneath the hatred?
